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Kung Fu Panda (2008) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 174,488 users
Metascore: 73/100
Reviews: 328 user | 250 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com In the Valley of Peace, Po the Panda finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior despite the fact that he is obese and a complete novice at martial arts. |
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Cast
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| Jack Black | ... |
Po
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| Dustin Hoffman | ... |
Shifu
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| Angelina Jolie | ... |
Tigress
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| Ian McShane | ... |
Tai Lung
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| Jackie Chan | ... |
Monkey
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| Seth Rogen | ... |
Mantis
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| Lucy Liu | ... |
Viper
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| David Cross | ... |
Crane
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| Randall Duk Kim | ... |
Oogway
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| James Hong | ... |
Mr. Ping
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| Dan Fogler | ... |
Zeng
(voice)
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| Michael Clarke Duncan | ... |
Commander Vachir
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| Wayne Knight | ... |
Gang Boss
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| Kyle Gass | ... |
KG Shaw
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| JR Reed | ... |
JR Shaw
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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He's not a big fat panda... he's THE big fat panda! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for sequences of martial arts action | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 June 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Kung Fu Panda: The IMAX Experience See more »Box Office
Budget:
$130,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£6,069,679 (UK) (4 July 2008)Gross:
$215,395,021 (USA) (3 October 2008)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Po: Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend.
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Written by Carl Douglas
Performed by CeeLo Green (as Cee-Lo Green) and Jack Black
Produced by The Underdogs
Vocals produced by CeeLo Green (as Cee-Lo Green)
Cee-Lo Green appears courtesy of Radiculture Records/Downtown Recordings/Atlantic Recording Corp.
Jack Black appears courtesy of Epic Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
According to his online diary, Jackie Chan recorded his voice-overs during a single 5 hour recording session in LA on October 15, 2007. He also recorded his lines for the Mandarin and Cantonese versions. See more »Goofs
After Po accidentally breaks the Urn of Whispering Warriors, the pieces move around on the floor. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Po: Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend.
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Crazy Credits
After all credits roll, Po and Shifu are seen sharing a meal while the peach seed Oogway planted earlier is shown to have sprouted. See more »Soundtracks
"Kung Fu Fighting"Written by Carl Douglas
Performed by CeeLo Green (as Cee-Lo Green) and Jack Black
Produced by The Underdogs
Vocals produced by CeeLo Green (as Cee-Lo Green)
Cee-Lo Green appears courtesy of Radiculture Records/Downtown Recordings/Atlantic Recording Corp.
Jack Black appears courtesy of Epic Records
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(Synopsis) Kung Fu Panda is the story of Po, (voice Jack Black), a sweet, but clumsy Panda who has dreams of fighting with the legendary Furious Five and protecting the city against all threats. The only problem is that Po has no real life experience of kung fu, and his real job is serving noodles at his dad's noodles shop. News of selecting the Dragon Warrior is sent out from the Jade Temple, and the whole city along with Po, go to the celebration. The competition is between the Furious Five: Tigress (voice Angelina Jolie), Viper (voice Lucy Liu), Crane (voice David Cross), Monkey (voice Jackie Chan), and Mantis (voice Seth Rogen). Po accidentally enters the contest and is named the Dragon Warrior. Master Shifu (voice Dustin Hoffman) must find a way to train Po and make him a Kung Fu Master, especially, after they learn that the snow leopard, Tai Lung (voice Ian McShane), is headed their way.
(My Comment) This is a cute animated comedy that also inspires lessons in life. The audience can relate to people who have dreams of doing the impossible, just as Po. Po ultimately learns that if he believes in himself, he can do anything. Jack Black (Po) and Dustin Hoffman (Shifu) voices were just right for their parts, and the chopstick fight between them is fantastic. Ian McShane (Tai Lung) was also wonderful as the villain, and his battle sequence on the rope bridge is spectacular. This film is for the whole family, because adults will enjoy the movie just as much as their children. (DreamWorks, Run Time 1:28, Rated PG)